The steam hose permits the operator to attach accessories, including brushes, extension rods, scrapers, and other accessories to the steam cleaner machine. A comfortable hand grip generates maximum control over the hose. This is the 16 foot steam hose than comes with the KleenJet® Ultra 5000 steam cleaner, but will also work with the 1000/3000 models. (For the new version of the KleenJet® 1000/3000/5000 models with the new yellow locking tab where the accessories automatically lock into place. If you have the older style "slide to lock tab" where you manually have to lock the attachments together, this will not work!)